Human Resources Director
Location: US, OR, Portland
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Director
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Sports
Function: Human Resources

Company profile:
Human capital is usually the biggest asset and expense for a company. Making the right hire – the first time – is critical to an organization’s ability to succeed in a competitive market. At Talence Group, we take the time to understand our clients and their mission, and match the right talent to this mission.For candidates, we want to make sure that the opportunties we present are a perfect fit for you.  Our goal is to match your core competencies, passion and career focus with great positions that our client companies offer.

Job description:
This is an exclusive retained search being conducted by Talence Group LLC for our client in the professional sports and entertainment industry.Who are client is…Our client is in the professional sports and entertainment industry with a passionate, progressive and fun leadership team.   In this critical role, you will improve organizational performance by developing HR programs that support a high performance, highly engaged and empowered culture.    You will consult and advise the organization on all human capital related topics to drive business results and achieve the corporate mission. You will report to the President of Business Operations and work closely with the owner, all employees (80 RFT plus 200 seasonal workers) and the sports team.  You will have at least 1 direct report.What our client needs…A natural, fun and engaging HR leader and advisor who can:Provide proactive and value added HR business solutions to help improve overall organizational capability and effectiveness.Build and drive Organizational Design initiatives, as defined by the leadership team, to ensure structure, process, rewards, metrics and talent align with the overall business strategy.Align HR objectives to corporate goals, vision and mission. Create metrics to measure success. Create effective practices and methods for employee communications to foster employee interaction and engagement.Act as the advisor and business partner to the leadership team on human capital related issues and associated risks related to key business initiatives.Provide managers and leaders with tools and coaching to enable a positive, highly engaged, results- oriented culture.Institute and manage all necessary HR practices and procedures to protect and ensure the health and well-being of the company and employees.Devise effective employee engagement and retention strategies.Provide the comprehensive oversight of the company’s human resources operation including, but not limited to: Workforce Planning, Recruitment and Retention, Succession Planning, Talent and Performance Management, Training and Development, Compensation, Benefits and Wellness programs, HRIS, Employee Communications, Workers Compensation, Employee Relations, HR policies and procedure

Requirements:
Demonstrated track record of being a high performing HR leader in the role of a generalist, manager or directorAbility to influence key decisions and make effective organizational impact within all levels of the organizationPositive, forward thinking, and strategically focused with the ability to align HR initiatives to the corporate objectivesAbility to give effective, educational and persuasive HR training around sensitive and/or complex HR topicsHigh-level skill in conflict resolution and mediation for HR issuesStrong operational focus and proven ability to manage HR functional areas, HR technologies and related programs5 – 8+ years of experience of HR experienceBS/BA degree 

Benefits:
Competitive compensation plus great benefits package